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Setup
This guide will help you set up and begin using your printer. It
includes information on setting up your printer and installing the
printer software.
Getting Started
This guide provides information for direct printing.
Reference Guide
The Reference Guide contained on the CD-ROM provides
detailed information about printing with a computer,
maintenance, and problem solving.
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Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Various Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Advanced Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
More Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
DPOF Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
PRINT Image Framer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Digital Camera Direct Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Storing and Loading the Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Printing with an External Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
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Improving Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Checking the Print Head Nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Cleaning the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Transporting the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Error/Warning Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Print Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Printout Problems Not Related to Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Paper Does Not Feed Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Printer Does Not Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Print Head Carriage Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Printing Problems when Using the Bluetooth Photo Print
Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Cancelling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Safety Instructions
❏ Use only the power cord that comes with this product. Use of
another cord may result in fire or electric shock.
❏ This product’s power cord is for use with this product only.
Use with other equipment may result in fire or electric shock.
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❏ Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord.
❏ If you use an extension cord with the printer, make sure that
the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the
extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also,
make sure that the total ampere rating of all devices plugged
into the wall outlet does not exceed the wall outlet’s ampere
rating.
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❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be
fully ejected.
❏ Place the printer near a wall outlet where the plug can be
easily unplugged.
❏ Do not put your hand inside the printer or touch the ink
cartridges during printing.
❏ Always turn the printer off using the P power button. When
this button is pressed, the LCD panel goes blank. Do not
unplug the printer or turn off the power to the outlet until the
LCD panel goes blank.
❏ Before transporting the printer, make sure that the print head
is in the home (far right) position and the ink cartridges are
in place.
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❏ Leave the ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges
can dehydrate the print head and may prevent the printer
from printing.
❏ Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the LCD panel or the
optional Preview Monitor. Do not use liquid or chemical
cleansers.
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❏ Do not remove the Preview Monitor slot cover unless you are
using the optional Preview Monitor.
❏ Do not remove or tear the label on the cartridge; this can cause
leakage.
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❏ Do not dismantle the ink cartridges or try to refill them. This
could damage the print head.
❏ If you remove an ink cartridge for later use, protect the ink
supply area from dirt and dust and store it in the same
environment as the printer. A valve in the ink supply port
makes covers or plugs unnecessary, but the ink may stain
items that come into contact with this area of the cartridge.
Do not touch the ink supply port or the surrounding area.
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ENERGY STAR® Compliance
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Epson has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is
a voluntary partnership with the computer and office equipment
industry to promote the introduction of energy-efficient personal
computers, monitors, printers, fax machines, copiers, scanners,
and multifunction devices in an effort to reduce air pollution
caused by power generation. Their standards and logos are
uniform among participating nations.
Cautions
c must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.
Notes
contain important information and useful tips on the operation of your
printer.
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Printer Parts and Control Panel
Functions
Printer Parts
memory card
slot cover
external Device
USB connector
edge guides
CD/DVD guide
output tray output tray extension
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Memory card slot (enlarged figure)
preview monitor
cable connector
computer USB connector
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cartridge cover
LCD panel
print head
control panel
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Control Panel
11 2
10 3
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4
8
5
7 6
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Buttons
1. LCD panel: Shows the items and settings you change with the
buttons on the control panel.
5. Print button: Starts printing with the settings on the LCD panel
selected via the buttons on the control panel.
10. OK button: Opens the setting menu and selects the item to be
set on the LCD panel.
Note:
With the exception of the maintenance button, the stop button and the
power button, the control panel buttons are used only with direct
printing from a memory card.
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Button Function
power
Lights
Light Description
Caution:
c Use only one type of memory card at a time. Eject the loaded
memory card before inserting another memory card.
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Direct Printing Basics
Introduction
This section provides information on how to print directly from
a memory card using settings on the LCD panel and without the
use of a computer.
Note:
❏ Before printing large jobs, print a single sheet to confirm quality.
❏ Disconnecting the USB cable is recommended when printing
directly from a memory card.
For printing from a computer, double click the ESPR300
Reference Guide icon on the desktop.
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5. Load the paper with the printable side up so it is against the
right edge guide, and slide it into the sheet feeder. Then slide
the left edge guide against the left edge of the paper. Make
sure that the paper stack is loaded under the tabs inside the
edge guides.
Note:
❏ Leave enough space in front of the printer for the paper to be fully
ejected.
❏ Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first.
❏ Make sure that the paper stack is flush with or lower than the
triangular load-limit mark on the edge guide.
❏ Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and the
CD/DVD guide is up.
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Loading Memory Cards
MultiMediaCard SD Card
xD-Picture Card
Caution:
c The methods for using memory cards vary according to card type.
Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your memory
card for details.
Note:
See “Memory card data format” on page 23 for the specifications of
memory cards that can be used with the printer.
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Memory card data format
You can use image files that meet the following requirements.
*1
:DCF stands for the “Design rule for Camera File system” standard, set by the
Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
*2
:Supports Exif Version 2.1/2.2.
Note:
File names containing double-byte characters are not valid when
printing directly from a memory card.
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Inserting memory cards
Turn the printer on, open the memory card slot cover, then insert
a memory card as shown in the illustration. When the memory
card is inserted correctly, the memory card light will come on.
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Caution:
c ❏ Insert a memory card so that the top of the card faces the right
side, as shown in the illustration.
❏ Use only one type of memory card at a time. Eject the loaded
memory card before inserting another kind of memory card.
❏ Close the memory card slot cover when the memory card is
in operation to protect the memory card from static
electricity. If you touch the memory card when it is inserted
in the printer, it may cause the printer to malfunction.
Basic Printing
This printer has two print modes, Basic and Advanced. Basic
mode makes it easy to select photos, print or make copies.
Advanced mode enables you to edit various settings. Refer to
“Advanced Printing” on page 40.
Note:
When Basic Mode is selected, Paper Type, Paper Size and Layout
are automatically set to Premium Grossy Photo Paper,
10 × 15 cm and Borderless or index.
Printing an index
You can print one or more copies of an index of all the
photographs on a loaded memory card. An index can be helpful
in selecting which photos you want to print.
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1. Make sure that Basic Mode is selected.
Note:
When Advanced Mode is selected, press the
Basic/Advanced mode switch button, then press the OK
button to switch to Basic Mode.
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Single photo print
The example here is to print a single photo on the 10 × 15 cm size
of Premium Grossy Photo Paper with Borderless and normal print
quality.
1. From the index, find the number of the photo that you want
to print. The number is printed under the photo.
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4. Select Copies, press the OK button to open the Copies
counter, select the number you want to print, then press the
OK button.
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2. Press the u or d button to select the photo number you want
to print, then press the OK button.
Note:
To reset the number of copies, select the photo and press the OK
button. The number of copies resets to 0 and the check box becomes
unchecked.
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6. When the numbers of all the photos you want to print have
been registered, press the Print button to print the selected
photographs.
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2. Press the u or d button to select the number of the first photo
you want to print From:, then press the OK button. Next,
select the number of the last photo you want to print To:, then
press the OK button.
Printing on CD/DVD
This section provides information on how to use the LCD panel
to print directly onto a CD/DVD, without the use of a computer.
It provides step-by-step instructions on how to load the CD/DVD
in the printer, how to select the print layout, and how to adjust
the print settings.
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Refer to the Reference Guide on the desktop if you are printing from
a computer connected to the printer.
Note:
❏ Use only CD/DVD media labelled as suitable for printing, for
example “Printable on the label surface” or “Printable with ink jet
printers”.
❏ Be sure to let CDs and DVDs dry completely before using them or
touching the printed surface.
Clean this roller only once before printing CD/DVD. You do not
need to do this each time you print on a CD/DVD.
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3. Make sure that the printer is on.
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2. The “Switching to CD/DVD print mode” message appears
when you open the CD/DVD guide, and the print settings are
automatically set to those for printing onto CD/DVDs.
Note:
An error occurs if the CD/DVD guide is opened while printing, or
if paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.
3. Insert the memory card containing the photo data you want
to print into the memory card slot.
2. Press the d button to select the desired layout, then press the
OK button.
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Selecting the Photos to Print
1. Press the d button to highlight Select Photo, then press the
OK button.
2. Press the d button to select the desired photo, then press the
OK button.
Note:
This screen appears when 4-photo or 12-photo has been selected in
the Layout settings.
Note:
❏ To select more than one photo, repeat steps 2 and 3 to select other
photos and the number of times to print them.
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❏ When selecting photos for the 4-photo or 12-photo layout
setting, you can select a number of images less than the total.
Unused areas of the layout will be left blank.If you specify a
number of images greater than will fit on one CD/DVD, the
extra images will be added to a layout for an extra CD/DVD
and the printer will ask you to load another CD/DVD after
printing the CD/DVD.
Loading a CD/DVD
1. Place the CD/DVD on the CD/DVD tray with the label
surface up.
Note:
❏ Align the arrow mark on the CD/DVD tray with the arrow
mark on the CD/DVD guide.
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Note:
❏ We recommend that you print a test of the layout on a test CD/DVD,
before printing on a real CD/DVD.
❏ If necessary, you can adjust the print position. See “Adjusting the
Print Position” on page 37 for details.
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4. To move the image left or right; press the d button to select
CD/DVD Print Position Adjustment Left/Right and press the
OK button.
Note:
The printer remembers the print adjustment setting even after it has been
turned off, so you do not need to adjust the position each time you use
the CD/DVD function.
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2. Select Color Density and press the OK button.
3. Press the d button to select the desired color density and press
the OK button.
2. Open the memory card slot cover then pull the card out to
eject the memory card.
Caution:
c ❏ The handling method varies depending on the storage media.
Be sure to refer to the documentation packaged with your
memory card for details.
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Various Setting
Advanced Printing
Main settings
2
3
4
5
Note:
Press the Basic/Advanced mode button to select Advanced
Mode if Basic Mode is selected.
1. Select Photo
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P.I.F. Index Print an index of the PRINT Image Framer frames stored in
the memory card.
2. Copies
3. Paper Type
Plain Print on plain paper, EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper,
or EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper.
4. Paper Size
On this menu, the paper size can be selected. The print size is
automatically scaled up/down depending on the combination of
selected paper size and layout.
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5. Layout
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When Borderless printing, note the following:
❏ Print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the
printout, or the area may be smeared when printing.
More Options
Photo Number
When All, Range or Individual is selected as the Select Photo, this
setting allows you to specify the number of the photo that you
want to enhance or correct using the More Options. The default
setting here is ALL, which means the settings will affect all of the
photos to print.
Zoom
This setting allows you to zoom in on a specific point in a photo
and print out the image. The printed region of the image is
trimmed to the size of the original photo.
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The base point can be selected from nine options: Upper Left,
Center Left, Lower Left, Upper Center, Center, Lower Center,
Upper Right, Center Right, and Lower Right. You can select either
1.2 or 1.5 times magnification.
Note:
❏ It is possible to check the area to be trimmed by viewing the yellow
frame in the optional Preview Monitor. See “Preview Monitor” on
page 93 for details.
❏ When the photo is zoomed, the image may become blurry depending
on the resolution of the original photo.
Filter
This setting can be used to adjust the color tones used for
printouts, by applying a filter before the photos are printed. The
default setting is None.
Sepia Photos are printed with a sepia tint, similar to the brown tint seen
in old photographs.
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Automatic Correction
This printer is able to correct the color of printouts automatically.
There are two kinds of correction available. By default, the setting
is P.I.M.
For printing with PRINT Image Matching, see “Exif Print and
PRINT Image Matching” on page 51.
Note:
Images may take longer to print when this option is enabled.
Contrast
This setting can be used to adjust the contrast for printouts, which
makes light areas of the image appear lighter and dark areas
darker.
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Brightness
This setting allows you to adjust the brightness of your printouts.
The default setting is Standard.
Saturation
This setting allows you to adjust the vividness of your printouts.
Then default setting is Standard.
Sharpness
This setting allows you to adjust the sharpness of your printouts.
The default setting is Standard.
Date
This setting is to print the date information contained in your
photo data. The default setting is None.
The following examples show the format options for setting the
date.
mmm.dd.yyyy Dec.31.2002
dd.mmm.yyyy 31.Dec.2002
yyyy.mm.dd 2002.12.31
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Time
This setting is to print the time information contained in your
photo data. The default setting is None.
The following examples show the format options for setting the
time.
Photo Information
If your photo data contains the photo information conforms to
Exif standard, the information can be printed with this setting.
Following information will be printed:
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Fit to Frame
This setting automatically trims the parts of an image that extend
beyond the margins of the selected print size. Either the top and
bottom areas or the left and right areas of the image will be
trimmed, depending on the aspect ratio of the original photo and
the selected print size. The default setting is On.
Resize each photo (without trimming it) so that it fits inside the
print area specified on the Layout menu. Margins may appear at
the left and right of the photo, depending on the print size and
aspect ratio.
Quality
This setting allows you to adjust the quality of your printouts. The
default setting is High.
Bidirectional Printing
This setting activates bidirectional printing so your printer prints
both left-to-right and right-to-left. Bidirectional printing speeds
up printing, but decreases print quality. By default, this setting is
On.
Note:
If misaligned, vertical lines appear during bidirectional printing, you
may need to align the print head. To align the print head, see “Aligning
the Print Head” on page 74.
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Ink Cartridge Replacement
The ink cartridge can be replaced by selecting this option.
& See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 65
Head Cleaning
The print head can be cleaned by selecting this option.
& See “Cleaning the Print Head” on page 72
Nozzle Check
A nozzle check pattern can be printed by selecting this option.
& See “Checking the Print Head Nozzles” on page 71
LCD Contrast
The contrast of the LCD panel can be adjusted by selecting this
option.
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Memory Card Overwrite
This option sets whether or not writing from a computer to a
memory card is allowed when the printer is connected to the
computer. By default, the setting is Enable.
Platen Gap
Adjusts the size of the gap between the platen and the print head.
Select Wide if your printouts are rubbed while printing.
Language
The language displayed on the LCD panel can be selected with
this option.
For more details, refer to the “Using the Bluetooth Photo Printer
Adapter” on page 96.
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Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching
Exif Version 2.2 (also called Exif Print, an international standard
for digital cameras) and PRINT Image Matching allow you to
print fine-quality photographs using, in combination, a digital
camera and printer that support these features.
✽ The Exif and P.I.M. icons appears when the first photograph in the
memory card has PRINT Image Matching or Exif Print information and
when All, Range, Photo number and Individual selected in Select
Photo.
Effectiveness
Exif Print
When taking photographs using an Exif Print compatible digital
camera, information about camera settings and scene conditions
when the photograph was taken is embedded in the photo data.
Such information includes exposure mode, white balance, gain
control, contrast, saturation, and sharpness, among other
attributes. The printer then corrects and enhances the photo data
using this information and prints an image that reflects the
original scene captured by the digital camera.
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PRINT Image Matching
PRINT Image Matching gives control of the printing process to
the digital camera, allowing printed images to reflect the camera’s
distinctive qualities. When taking photographs using a PRINT
Image Matching compatible digital camera, print command
information from the camera is embedded in the photo data. The
print command then instructs the printer how to correct color and
details based on information stored at the moment the photo was
taken. Digital camera settings that create the print command
include the gamma, color space, color balance, shadow point,
contrast, and brightness settings, among other attributes. A
printer equipped with PRINT Image Matching is able to interpret
these commands and faithfully reproduce the characteristics of
the image captured by the digital camera.
Note:
❏ See the relevant device instruction manual for details concerning
the use of devices loaded with the PRINT Image Matching function.
Printing without a PC
Insert the digital camera memory card into the memory card slot,
specify the image to be printed to retrieve print commands
registered in the image file and print.
Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching are compatible with the
media listed below.
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Plain Paper/EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper/
EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper/EPSON Photo Paper/
EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight/
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper/
EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper/
EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper
Note:
Refer to the digital camera's documentation to find out whether the
camera is Exif Print and/or PRINT Image Matching compatible.
DPOF Settings
This printer conforms to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
version 1.10. DPOF lets you set the photo numbers and the
number of copies for photos on the digital camera before you
print. To create DPOF compliant data, you must use a digital
camera that supports DPOF. For the details about DPOF settings,
see your digital camera’s documentation.
2. Make Paper Type, Paper Size, and Layout settings. The copies
menu shows the number of sheets of paper required for the
selected layout.
Note:
Layout setting is not available when the DPOF settings are for an
Index print.
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PRINT Image Framer
1. Insert the memory card containing digital photo data and
PRINT Image Framer data into the printer’s card slot. If you
have saved or deleted data on the memory card via your
computer and have not ejected the memory card from the
printer since, eject and reinsert the memory card before
printing.
Note:
Be sure to properly save the PRINT Image Framer data which named
“\EPUDL\AUTOLOAD.USD” to the memory card using the
EPSON PRINT Image Framer Tool; otherwise “AUTOLOAD”
will not appear on the printer's LCD panel.
3. Select the type of paper loaded in the printer from the Paper
Type menu.
4. Select the size of paper loaded in the printer from the Paper
Size menu. Be sure the size of paper loaded matches that
specified for the PRINT Image Framer data. The paper sizes
available in the Paper Size menu change according to the
Paper Type selected, therefore with certain types of paper the
size appropriate for the PRINT Image Framer data may not
be listed.
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5. Select the desired PRINT Image Framer data from the Layout
menu. The PRINT Image Framer data file is displayed. PRINT
Image Framer data is located at the bottom of the Layout
menu.
Note:
You can view PRINT Image Framer layout images on the optional
Preview Monitor. The printer’s LCD panel does not display PRINT
Image Framer layout images.
6. Specify the photos that you want to print and the number of
copies of each using the Select Photo and Copies menus.
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Digital Camera Direct Printing
This printer features the USB DIRECT-PRINT and PictBridge
functions, which enables you to print photos directly from a
digital camera that also has the USB DIRECT-PRINT function, by
connecting the camera to the printer with a USB cable.
Note:
❏ Depending on the make of your digital camera, some of the options
above may not be available.
❏ If the options above are not available on the digital camera, make the
selections on the printer’s LCD panel. For more details, see the next
section.
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1. Select All, Range, Photo number and Individual from the
Select Photo menu.
2. Make the desired Paper Type, Paper Size, and Layout settings.
❏ Make sure that the no error has occurred before a digital camera is
connected to the printer.
❏ Your printer has two USB connectors, one on the front and one on
the back. Although you can connect a USB cable to either, Epson
recommends that you use the front-side USB connector for
connecting the digital camera and the back-side USB connector for
connecting a portable computer or a desktop computer.
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Printing
Print from the digital camera. For more details on printing from
the digital camera, refer to its manual.
Note:
When printing is finished, disconnect the USB cable from the printer if
you will be inserting a memory card into the printer’s memory card slot.
Canceling printing
❏ Select Photo*
❏ Paper Type
❏ Paper Size
❏ Layout
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❏ Filter in More Options
Note:
❏ This function is not available in Basic Mode.
❏ You cannot store or load the settings or restore stored settings when
an error occurs, when printing the nozzle check pattern or cleaning
the print head or replacing the ink cartridge and aligning the print
head.
Follow the steps below to store the settings on the LCD panel to
the Custom buttons.
2. Press the Custom button for more than two seconds. The
message “The present settings have been saved” is displayed
in the LCD panel.
To you restore stored settings, press the Custom button for more
than two seconds.
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The message “Custom settings will be used.” is displayed in the
LCD panel.
Backup
Press the Direct Save button, it is possible to store the contents
of a memory card in an external storage device, such as an MO
(magneto-optical) drive, Zip® drive, or CD-R/RW drive, by
connecting it to the printer.
Note:
❏ The media must have enough free space for backup.
❏ You cannot back up while printing from the computer to the printer.
❏ The available MO disk capacities are 128, 230, and 640 MB.
❏ The available Zip disk capacities are 100, 250, and 750 MB.
❏ You can backup up to 512 times to one storage medium, with the
exception of CD-R.
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❏ The format for writing to CD-R is Multisession (Mode 1) and the
file system is ISO 9660. Due to the ISO 9660 file system, the
contents of a memory card that has 8 or more folder levels cannot be
backed up to CD-R.
❏ The characters that can be used for folder and file names on the CD-R
are capitals and the underscore (_). Other characters are changed to
underscores when backing up to CD-R.
Caution:
c Do not remove the storage media from the external storage device
or disconnect the cable from the printer while backing up.
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Printing with an External Device
Note:
❏ A USB cable is necessary in order to connect the printer with the
external storage device.
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Insert the USB cable to the external device USB connector and
insert the other connector into the external storage device.
Note:
❏ If a memory card is inserted in the memory card slot, the printer
does not recognize the external storage device; it prints out the
photo data in the memory card.
❏ Select the folder in which the photo data you want to print out
is registered using the Folder Selection menu if data in the
external storage device has been backed up using the backup
function of the printer. The Folder Selection menu is displayed
when data in the external storage device is recognized and
pressing the Back button.
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Replacing Ink Cartridges
✽ ink icon
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Replacing an Ink Cartridge
This printer uses ink cartridges equipped with IC chips. The IC
chip accurately monitors the amount of ink used by each
cartridge, so even if a cartridge is removed and later reinserted,
all of its ink can be used. However, some ink is consumed each
time the cartridge is inserted because the printer automatically
checks reliability.
You can replace an ink cartridge using the printer’s control panel.
Refer to the appropriate section below for instructions.
Warning:
w ❏ Keep ink cartridges out of the reach of children. Do not allow
children to drink from or otherwise handle the cartridges.
Caution:
c ❏ Epson recommends the use of genuine Epson ink cartridges.
Other products not manufactured by Epson may cause
damage to your printer not covered by Epson's warranties.
❏ Leave the old cartridge installed in the printer until you have
obtained a replacement; otherwise, ink remaining in the print
head nozzles may dry out.
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Note:
❏ You cannot continue printing with one ink cartridge empty, even if
the other cartridges still contains ink. Before printing, replace the
empty cartridge.
❏ You can check which cartridge needs replacing with the LCD panel.
See “Using the LCD panel” on page 64 for detail.
Note:
❏ Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer before
you replace the ink cartridge.
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3. Follow the instructions on the screen and press the OK button.
The ink cartridge moves slowly to the ink replacement
position.
Caution:
c Do not move the print head by hand, as this may damage the
printer. Always press the OK button to move it.
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Caution:
c ❏ Be careful not to break the hooks on the side of the ink
cartridge when you remove it from the package.
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5. Open the cartridge cover. Pinch the sides of the ink cartridge
that you want to replace. Lift the cartridge out of the printer
and dispose of it properly. Do not take the used cartridge
apart or try to refill it.
Warning:
w If ink gets on your hands, wash them thoroughly with soap
and water. If ink gets into your eyes, flush them immediately
with water. If discomfort or vision problems continue after a
thorough flushing, see a doctor immediately.
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8. Press the OK button. The print head will move and begins
charging the ink delivery system. When the ink charging
process is finished, the print head will return to its home
position.
Caution:
c The progress meter is displayed in the LCD panel while the
ink is being charged. Never turn the power supply to the
printer off before the completion message is displayed. Doing
so can result in incomplete charging of ink.
Note:
If the ink end error occurs after the print head moves to its home
position, the ink cartridge may not be installed properly. Press the
( maintenance button again, and reinstall the ink cartridge until
it clicks into place
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Improving Print Quality
Note:
❏ You cannot clean the print head if the message “ink out” is displayed
or the ink icon flashes to show ink out or ink low on the LCD panel.
Replace the appropriate ink cartridge first.
❏ Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and the
CD/DVD guide is up before using the Nozzle check utility.
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6. The nozzle check pattern is printed out. See the following
illustration. If it is necessary to clean the print head, press the
OK button, then select Head Cleaning.
Good sample
The above sample may be shown in black and white, but the actual test
prints in color (CMYK).
If the nozzle check page does not print satisfactorily (for example,
if any segment of the printed lines is missing), there is a problem
with the printer. This could be a clogged ink nozzle or a
misaligned print head.
See the next section for details on cleaning the print head.
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Note:
❏ Print head cleaning consumes some ink. To avoid wasting ink, clean
the print head only if print quality declines; for example, if the
printout is blurry or the color is incorrect or missing.
❏ Use the Nozzle Check utility first to confirm that the print head
needs to be cleaned. This saves ink.
❏ You cannot clean the print head if the message “ink out” is displayed
or the ink icon flashes to show ink low on the LCD panel. In case of
ink out, the ink cartridge replacement procedure will start. If you do
not want to replace an ink cartridge at this moment, press Stop
button to return the print head to its home position.
❏ Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer before
using the Head Cleaning utility.
Caution:
c Never turn the power supply to the printer off while the
progress meter is displayed in the LCD panel. Doing so may
damage the printer.
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5. The print head cleaning starts.
Note:
❏ If print quality has not improved after repeating this procedure four
or five times, turn the printer off and leave it alone overnight. Then,
do the nozzle check again, and repeat the head cleaning if necessary.
❏ If the print quality still has not improved, at least one of your ink
cartridges may be old or damaged and may need to be replaced.
& See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 65 to replace an ink
cartridge before it is empty.
Note:
Make sure the CD/DVD tray is not inserted in the printer and the
CD/DVD guide is up before using the Print Head Alignment utility.
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2. Press the ( maintenance button in Advanced mode.
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5. From the alignment pattern in set #1 on the printed test sheet,
choose the vertical line that is aligned best. Press the u or d
button to select the corresponding line number and press the
OK button.
6. Repeat step 5 for the alignment patterns in sets #2, #3 and #4.
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Cleaning the Printer
To keep your printer operating at its best, clean it thoroughly
several times a year as follows.
3. Use a soft brush to carefully clean away all dust and dirt from
the sheet feeder.
4. If the outer case or the inside of the sheet feeder is dirty, wipe
it with a soft, clean cloth dampened with mild detergent. Keep
the printer cover closed to prevent water from getting inside.
6. If ink have leaked inside the printer, wipe the inside of the
printer with a soft, clean cloth.
Wipe here
Warning:
w Be careful not to touch the gears or rollers inside the printer.
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Caution:
c ❏ Do not apply grease to the metal parts under the print head
carriage.
Caution:
c ❏ When storing or transporting the printer, do not tilt it, stand
it up vertically, or turn it upside down. Otherwise, ink may
leak from the cartridge.
1. Plug in the printer, then turn on the printer. Wait until the
print head returns to the home position, then close the printer
cover. Turn off the printer, and then unplug the printer.
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3. Remove the paper from the sheet feeder.
4. Open the printer cover again. Secure the ink cartridge holder
to the printer with tape as shown below, then close the printer
cover.
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Troubleshooting
The solutions herein are for problems when printing directly from
a memory card.
Error/Warning Display
You can identify many common printer problems using the
display on your printer’s LCD panel.
Error
Display Solution
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A paper jam has occurred. See your printer’s Press the
documentation for information about cleaning the ( maintenance
jam. button to eject
the jammed
paper.
See “The paper
jams” on page 88
for details.
If the CD/DVD
tray is inserted,
remove the
CD/DVD tray,
then close the
CD/DVD guide.
The CD/DVD tray is not set correctly. Reload the tray, Reload the
then press the maintenance button. CD/DVD tray,
then press the
( maintenance
button.
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The inserted card cannot be used with this printer. Use a
compatible and
formatted
memory card.
System error. Simultaneously press and hold the Power Turn the printer
and Stop button for 7 seconds to turn off the printer. off, and, after a
few seconds, turn
it on again. If the
error is not
cleared, contact
your dealer.
Warning
*1 This warning appears when the Print button is pushed, and it disappears after
three seconds.
*2 This warning is displayed for one second every 3 seconds.
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Print Quality Problems
Horizontal banding
❏ Make sure that the printable side of the paper is face up in the
sheet feeder.
❏ Make sure that the Paper Type selected in the LCD panel is
appropriate for the type of media loaded in the printer.
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❏ Run the Print Head Alignment utility.
& See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 74
❏ If you have just replaced an ink cartridge, make sure the date
on the box has not expired. Also, if you have not used the
printer for a long time, replace with new ink cartridges.
& See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 65
❏ Make sure that your paper is not damaged, dirty, or too old.
❏ Make sure that your paper is dry and that the printable side
is facing up.
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❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or
curl it slightly in the opposite direction.
❏ Make sure that the Paper Type setting in your LCD panel is
correct.
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Printout has smears
❏ If the paper is curled toward the printable side, flatten it or
curl it slightly in the opposite direction.
❏ The paper is not too old. See the instructions that came with
the paper for more information.
❏ The paper stack fits under the tabs inside the edge guides.
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❏ The ink cartridges are not empty. If one is, replace the
appropriate cartridge.
& See “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on page 65
❏ Make sure that the paper stack fits under the tabs inside the
edge guides.
❏ Make sure that the left edge guide is snug to the left edge of
the paper.
❏ Make sure that the paper is not curled or folded. If so, flatten
it or curl it slightly toward the opposite side before loading.
❏ Remove the stack of paper and make sure that the paper is
not too thin.
& See “Paper” on page 104
❏ Fan the edges of the stack to separate the sheets, then reload
the paper.
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The paper jams
Press the ( maintenance button to eject the jammed paper. If the
error does not clear, turn the printer off, the printer cover and the
CD/DVD guide. Remove all of the paper inside, including any
torn pieces, then close the CD/DVD guide. Reload the paper, then
press the ( maintenance button to resume printing.
Note:
If you cannot remove a foreign object easily by yourself, do not use force
and do not disassemble the printer. Call your dealer for assistance.
❏ The paper stack fits under the tabs inside the edge guides.
❏ The number of sheets in the paper stack does not exceed the
limit specified for that media.
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Paper improperly loaded
If you have loaded the paper too far into the printer, the printer
cannot feed the paper correctly. Turn the printer off and gently
remove the paper. Then turn the printer on and reload the paper
properly.
Note:
Store any unused paper in its original packaging in a dry area.
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❏ Turn off the printer and make sure that the power cord is
securely plugged in.
Caution:
c If the voltage does not match, DO NOT PLUG YOUR PRINTER
BACK IN. Contact your dealer.
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❏ If the ( maintenance light is flashing, ink is low. Obtain a
replacement cartridge of the appropriate type. To determine
which cartridge is low, see “Replacing an Ink Cartridge” on
page 65.
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Cancelling Printing
If you encounter problems while printing, you may need to cancel
printing.
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Options and Consumable Products
Options
The options below are available for your printer.
Preview Monitor
When printing directly from a memory card, the Preview Monitor
C860✽✽✽ lets you easily find and view photos on the memory
card. It also allows you to preview the layout of photos after
making layout settings on the printer's LCD panel.
Caution:
c Be sure to turn off your printer and unplug the printer’s power
cord before attaching or removing the Preview Monitor. Failure
to do so can damage the Preview Monitor.
Note:
❏ The asterisk (✽) is a substitute for the last digit of the product
number, which varies by location.
❏ To adjust the tilt of the Preview Monitor, loosen the knob on the
right side of the Preview Monitor.
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❏ A 1.6-inch monitor is also available for this printer.
Note:
The asterisk is a substitute for the last digit of the product number, which
varies by location.
& See “Using the Bluetooth Photo Printer Adapter” on page 96
Consumable products
The following ink cartridges and Epson special media are
available for your printer.
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Ink cartridges
You can use the following cartridges with your printer.
Note:
The product numbers of ink cartridges may vary by location.
Media Types
Epson offers specially designed media for ink jet printers to meet
most high-quality printing needs.
& See “Media type settings” on page 111
Note:
❏ The availability of special media varies by location.
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Using the Bluetooth Photo Printer Adapter
Up to 10 m
Note:
❏ While this product complies with the Bluetooth Specification, it is
not guaranteed to work with all devices enabled with Bluetooth
wireless technology.
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Available Profile
Basic Imaging Profile (BIP)
Connecting
1. Insert the Adapter connector into the external device USB
connector as shown below.
Caution:
c Do not connect this product while the printer is operating.
Doing so may cause the printer to malfunction.
2. The Adapter’s light comes on for one second. If the LED does
not turn on, disconnect the Adapter from the printer, then
reconnect it.
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Disconnecting
Remove the Adapter’s connector from the external device USB
connector as shown below.
Caution:
c ❏ Do not remove this product while communicating with
another device.
Bluetooth Settings
Use the LCD panel on the printer to make settings for Bluetooth
wireless communication. See “Making settings” on page 100 for
details.
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Outline of settings
Setting Choices Description
BT Device Name printer If multiple printers enabled with
Setting name-(number) Bluetooth are in the same
(Default = 0) communication range, distinguish
them by assigning each a number
from 0 through 9.
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Making settings
1. Connect the Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter to your printer.
Refer to “Connecting and Disconnecting the Bluetooth Photo
Print Adapter” on page 97.
Caution:
c Be sure that the printer is not operating before connecting
this product. Otherwise, the printer may malfunction.
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The Bluetooth Passkey Setting (Bluetooth PIN)
If you select Bonding as the Communication Mode or On as the
Encryption setting, the Passkey must be entered into a Bluetooth
wireless-capable device before it can communicate with and print
from the printer. The default Passkey is 0000.
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4. Select numbers for the second through fourth digits in the
same manner.
Note:
To go back to a previous digit, highlight Back and then press the
OK button.
Printing
Print settings are made using both the printer’s LCD panel and
the device sending the print job. Refer to the following table to
determine where to make each setting.
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Note:
The settings available may vary among Bluetooth wireless-capable
devices. For more information, refer to your device’s documentation.
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Printer Specifications
Printer Specifications
Printing
Paper
Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed
by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of
any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper
stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Paper specifications
Single sheets:
Size A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Paper types Plain bond paper, special paper distributed by
Epson
Thickness 0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inch)
(for plain
bond paper)
Weight 64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)
(for plain
bond paper)
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Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper:
Size A4 (210 × 297 mm)
Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson
Photo Paper:
Size A4 (210 × 297 mm)
10 × 15 cm
Paper types Special paper distributed by Epson
CD/DVD:
Size 12 cm
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Note:
❏ Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams
or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher
grade of paper.
Printable area
Single sheets and index cards
Normal Borderless
B-L B-R
Note:
Depending on the type of media being used, print quality may
decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may
be smeared.
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Ink Cartridges
Black (T0481)
Cyan (T0482)
Magenta (T0483)
Yellow (T0484)
Light Cyan (T0485)
Light Magenta (T0486)
Temperature Storage:
-20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)
Transit:
-30 to 50°C (-22 to 122°F)
Freezing:*
-16°C (3.2°F)
Caution:
c ❏ Epson recommends the use of original Epson ink cartridges
only. Products not manufactured by Epson may cause
damage to your printer and will not be covered by Epson's
warranties.
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Mechanical
Dimensions Storage
Printing
Electrical
Note:
Check the label on the back of the printer for the voltage of your printer.
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Environmental
Temperature Operation:
10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F)
Storage:
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Transit:*
-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)
Humidity Operation:
20 to 80% RH
Storage:*,**
5 to 85% RH
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Built-in card slots
Compatible CompactFlash
memory cards
SmartMedia*
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
Memory Stick Duo**
MagicGate Memory Stick
Microdrive
SD (Secure Digital) Card
MultiMediaCard
miniSD card**
xD-Picture Card
Voltage 3.3 v
Requirements
Maximum current is 500 mA
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Media type settings
The Media Type setting determines what other settings are
available, so you should always make this setting first.
Plain Paper
Plain paper
Envelopes
EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper (A4) S041214
EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper (A4) S041442
Iron On
EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (A4) S041154
Photo Paper
EPSON Photo Paper (A4) S041140
EPSON Photo Paper (10 × 15 cm) S041255
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Premium Glossy Photo Paper
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper (A4) S041287
S041297
S041285
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper S041692
(10 × 15 cm)
EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (A4) S041332
* Not all USB devices are supported. Contact your regional customer support
for details.
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Standards and Approvals
U.S. model:
Safety UL 60950
CSA No.60950
EMC FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B
CSA C108.8 Class B
European model:
Low Voltage EN 60950
Directive
73/23/EEC
EMC Directive EN 55022 Class B
89/336/EEC EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Australian model:
EMC AS/NZS 3548 Class B
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